Category: Plants

Garden Design, Plants

Dazzling Deck Containers

Mix and Match to create a personalized container for deck or patio. For Height:  Monterey Cypress, Hinoki Cypress, Japanese Maple, Camellia, Daphne ‘Summer Ice’, Bamboo, Grasses, Flax, Yucca, Clematis, Yew, Boxwood, Holly, Standard Azalea, Cryptomeria, Lavender, Dwarf Alberta Spruce For Color and Filler:  Skimmia, Dwarf Rhododendron, Wintergreen, Grasses, Geranium, Cosmos, Pansies, Hellebore, Dahlia, Impatiens, Campanula, Alyssum, Lobelia, Ferns, Herbs For Trailing:  Ivy, Periwinkle, Nasturtium, Million … Continue reading Dazzling Deck Containers

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Perennials, Plants

Amaryllis Again

So you heard my thoughts, the amaryllis’ thoughts, here are some thoughts from Ciscoe on encouraging the amaryllis bulb to rebloom (from his book Ask Ciscoe, published in 2007).  He says the blooms will usually occur in March, not at Christmastime like the first round.   After blooming, cut off the spent flower stalk, then water and fertilize with a soluble house plant fertilizer until … Continue reading Amaryllis Again

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Perennials, Plants

Amaryllis Thoughts

Here is my incredibly beautiful amaryllis.  The colors shimmer.  It seems to be making an announcement.  What is it saying?  Does it have wise words full of wisdom (consider the lilies of the field)?  Fanciful sayings that float on the wind (I’m so pretty–look at me!)?  Inspiration and hope (see, I wasn’t dead after all, look what I became)?  Simple thoughts (feed me!)?  Thoughtful observations … Continue reading Amaryllis Thoughts

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